The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and strong in financial and budget management, with experience in annual operating planning, budget monitoring, and variance analysis. They should be proficient in handling budget systems, ensuring accuracy in budget verification, relocation, and reporting. Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management are important as the role involves working closely with various departments on budget reviews, approvals, and queries. The candidate should also be organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and ad-hoc requests in a structured and efficient manner.
Job Description
- Assist in the coordination and preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including development of templates, budget guidelines, instructions, and submission forms for departmental budget planning.
- Support budget planning and review processes by conducting initial budget discussions, analysing submissions, and preparing revised AOP reports with detailed breakdowns, commentary, and presentation materials.
- Manage budget system updates by uploading and maintaining budget data in E-Budget and ROSS/Oracle systems, ensuring alignment with financial models and consistency across records.
- Perform budget verification for development, maintenance, and fixed asset-related expenditures, including review of contracts, variation orders, consultancy claims, and RFAs for accuracy and compliance.
- Review and process budget relocation requests by ensuring correct account coding, validating available balances, and updating financial systems while communicating approvals and outcomes to stakeholders.
- Support budget monitoring activities, including quarterly budget reviews and business region meetings to assess utilisation, operational needs, and progress against AOP targets.
- Respond to additional budget requests and financial queries by providing budget availability updates, supporting allocation processes upon approval, and conducting variance analysis on GL and expenditure movements.
- Undertake ad-hoc financial and departmental tasks as assigned by management, including detailed expense analysis, reporting, stakeholder coordination, as well as coaching and development of team members.
Requirement
- Bachelors / Diploma in Accounting or Finance or equivalent professional qualification (ICAEW, ACCA, CA ANZ, MICPA etc)
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Accounting/Finance related area
- Good at Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
- Strong accounting background
- High commitment and responsibility towards the job given
- Fast leaner and pro-active
- Accurate, creative and good writing skill
